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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,610.43, 27,062.99 and 12,061.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,610.43, 27,062.99 and 12,061.20 is: 16,644.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,610.43 : 27,062.99 = 12,061.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,610.43/27,062.99 = 12,061.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,610.43x = 27,062.99 × 12,061.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,610.43x = 326,412,097.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,412,097.48/19,610.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,644.82

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